Dialogue

Dialogue

A dialogue it seems

needs a shelf and table..

The shelf is the place

we park our assumptions

and our lenses (for safekeeping)

 to then join and sit comfortably

at the table..

An occasional glance is allowed

back to the shelf

but not a gaze of regret..

Each of those sitting

then inquires of themselves:

What am I..without 

those things on the shelf..?

If it is found by all sitting

that I am no-thing

that I am..

The table is the victor

in round 1...